Freedom is a lively, sociable young boy with an incredible sense of humor and respect. He exudes confidence and prefers to tackle questions independently. When discussing his future goals, he repetitively shares his ambition to become the president of Uganda. This prompts laughter from his family who have pointed out that there has only been one president of Uganda in their lifetimes. However, he confidently counters, expressing a belief that he'll have passed away by the time he grows up, presenting his chance to become president and revealing a level of maturity beyond his years.
He is the second-to-last born in a family of six, with two brothers and three sisters, all still pursuing their education. Academically, he excels, ranking second in a class of sixty-seven pupils last term. He enjoys playing football at school and assists his mother with chores like fetching water and collecting firewood. His parents, who work as farmers, cultivate a small piece of land to meet their family's food needs and generate income by selling some crops.
Since his birth, Freedom has been dealing with a supraumbilical hernia, resulting in umbilical swelling and persistent health issues. He experiences abdominal pain after eating, episodes of constipation, difficulty urinating, and limitations in physical activities. Due to financial constraints, his parents initially refrained from seeking medical intervention. However, his symptoms persisted and worsened.
Fortunately, he was able to meet the doctors at Karoli Lwanga Hospital in Nyakibale the care center of our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare (AMH). The doctors at AMH were able to quickly diagnose and schedule him for a hernia repair on December 28th. AMH is now seeking $230 to raise the cost of Freedom's procedure. Once completed, this procedure aims to improve his quality of life, enabling him to live more comfortably and confidently.
Freedom's mother expresses her hope, stating, “I hope my son will recover well after the operation and continue his studies in good health.”